Why visit Mapleton
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Mapleton Public Library, Lucas Troendle House and Mapleton Curling Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 46 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Mapleton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mapleton
Mapleton is a city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,710 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Mankato, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Mapleton, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Mapleton Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Public library in Mapleton, Minnesota, USA
104 1st Avenue Northeast, Mapleton
Lucas Troendle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Mapleton, Minnesota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship4
United Church of Mapleton
Church · United
201 Troendle Street Southwest, Mapleton
History
Mapleton was platted at its current site in 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point.
From the History section of Mapleton, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Mapleton
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 0.8 in | 10.4 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 12°F | 0.9 in | 8.9 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 1.7 in | 7.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 36°F | 3.3 in | 3.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 2.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 26°F | 1.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 14°F | 1.1 in | 10.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Amboy (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Blue Earth County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-06-28: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2018-09-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mankato Regional Airport (MKT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Mankato 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Eagle Lake 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- North Mankato 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Janesville 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Blue Earth 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Madison Lake 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Madelia 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- St. Peter 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Fairmont 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Albert Lea 35 mi southeast, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2009-0805-MN-Mapleton-MainStHD, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0805-Mapleton-CarnegieLib, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- TroendleHouseMapletonMN, Anon a mouse Lee, CC BY-SA 4.0
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